Category: Reconnection

By Olusola Faboya In the definition of democracy, as a concept and system of earthly governance, the central role and relevance of the human creature, is made very clear! It is a system of earthly governance, that was conceived out of the human mind, run by human wisdom, with all its evident limitations; to subserve […]

By Abdu Rafiu The last may not have been heard about the imperativeness of holding up Professor Humphrey Nwosu as a national hero and lining him up in the Hall of Fame among the nation’s true men of honour. The Senators fell short in not recognising him as such and imprint his imperishable legacy in […]

By Oyeyinka Fabowale Now, let me be clear. I do make exceptions and sometimes give beggars money, which may appear a contradiction of sorts. But I do so only when my mind bids me do it. And when that happens, I know It’s absolutely meant to be. So, if I could afford it in that […]

By Abdu Rafiu Dr. Tai Solarin, the irrepressible fighter against illiteracy and its attendant product, darkness, as well as awful cognitive impairment, was wont to warn that an educated citizenry is easy to rule, but difficult to ride, easy to govern but impossible to enslave. It is even more so when it concerns a well-educated […]

By Yinka Fabowale As a rule, I refuse to give beggars alms. Were Florence Fabowale to know of the fact today, she would twist my ears until the poor, tender lobes turn red and hurt. But, thanks to the gulf of the Atlantic Ocean that has kept me safely out of her reach. But even […]

By IkeChukwu Unegbe, Esq. Quite often, we human beings present the picture of heightened ignorance and childishness when it comes to understanding the regular occurrences of creation events. Creation events follow the rhythm of the eternal spiritual or natural laws, which do not deviate by a hair’s breath. These laws are simple, logical and easily […]

By Abdu Rafiu The International Women’s Day took place three weeks ago, specifically on 08 March. It is held yearly on the 8th of March in commemoration and furtherance of the struggle by women for emancipation, the right to vote and be voted for and what they call gender equality, reproductive rights and empowerment. It […]

By Abdu Rafiu Beware the Ides of March has been an unceasing admonition to politicians since the brutal assassination of Julius Caesar on 15 March, 44BC when events move in a certain troubling trajectory. In the case of Caesar, he was warned by a soothsayer and the wife Calpurnia as is usual with women, was […]

By Olusola Adeyegbe The existence of many Christian denominations, despite the common belief in Jesus, can be attributed to several factors: 1. Human Interpretation of Scripture – While Christians believe the Bible contains divine truth, people interpret it differently. Variations in understanding key doctrines—such as salvation, baptism, grace, and church governance—have led to the formation […]

By Abdu Rafiu As the saying goes, Nero fiddles while Rome burns. This aptly captures the situation in the land today. Barely three months ago, the National Bureau of Statistics sent cold shivers down our spine with its revelation of the state of insecurity and the heavy toll it has taken on the nation. Predictably, […]